What in the world is Darth Vader doing on Washington National Cathedral?

Dan Brown -- The Lost Symbol

He’s standing with his arms folded, and the expression on his face — well, he really does look like a pint-sized Darth Vader.

Rodman Philbrick -- Freak the Mighty

He doesn’t mention us dressing up all in black, or the Darth Vader costume, or anything about knights or quests.

Rodman Philbrick -- Freak the Mighty

Finally I figure out it’s hard to see because the Darth Vader cape is hanging in my eyes, but by then we’re at the end of the block and the storm drain is right there by the curb.

Rodman Philbrick -- Freak the Mighty

"Your scar is cooler than Darth Vader’s," Ben said.

Lauren Tarshis -- I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami, 2011

I’m thinking, boy, what a butthead, rolling in the dirt for this little Darth Vader so he can play pretend games in the middle of the night, but I do what he asks, I drop the hook down, and much to my surprise, it actually hooks into something and when I pull up on the kite string I can see what it is.